Michigan State University in East Lansing ranks number one in elementary and secondary teacher education in the U.S. and Worldwide News report's listing for the 17th year in a row. The department has an enrollment of 1,764 students and the tuition costs approximate at $565 per credit for state residents and $1,072 per credit for out-of-state students. The secondary teacher program has an emphasis on field work, with students teaching in local schools. Students can apply for the program during their sophomore year. The university also prepares its student to take the state teacher-certification exam.
Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., offers a 12-month secondary teacher program that leads to a master's degree in education and a California state teacher credential in a single subject. The cost of tuition is $38,700 per year for full-time students. Stanford offers a Dorothy Durfee Avery Loan Forgiveness Program and tuition fellowships to help finance studies. All students complete a one-year placement in a local area partnership school prior to graduating from the program and attend a weekly Stanford seminar during teaching practicum. Students have the opportunity to specialize in literacy, sciences, English, mathematics and social studies education.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, offers secondary education programs in science, English, social studies and mathematics. In addition, the school offers a World Language Education Program in German, French and Spanish. The program is full time and includes a period of work in the Madison area schools. The school's Educational Portfolio and Career Services department is dedicated to helping students and alumni with career decisions and job searches. Tuition is $10,941 per year for state residents, and $25,108 for out-of-state. Undergraduates can apply for scholarships.
Many students value the flexibility of online study. Many colleges across the country offer online secondary education degree programs -- University of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University and Marylhurst University in Oregon, just to name a few. The advantage of choosing an online education program is the ability to study at your own pace and choose from a wide variety of courses to suit your budget. For example, Grand Canyon University, Undergraduate College of Education, charges $435 per online credit. Many online colleges also offer a support network for their students. For example, The University of Phoenix School of Education provides its online students with enrollment, academic and financial advisers.